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April 6, 2022
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kenneth J. Pacheco, Brett Zografos, Leonard E. Hull, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Allow the Internal Promotional Announcement to be posted internally
To allow the Internal Promotional Announcement to be posted internally
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to allow the Internal Promotional Announcement to be posted internally. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Appoint Patrolman Jason McGovern and Patrolman Chris Magan as Sergeants in the Town of Dighton starting April 10, 2022
To appoint Patrolman Jason McGovern and Patrolman Chris Magan as Sergeants in the Town of Dighton starting April 10, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to appoint Patrolman Jason McGovern and Patrolman Chris Magan as Sergeants in the Town of Dighton starting April 10, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye. Selectman Hull, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Purchase the used Forestry Truck from Platinum Truck and Equipment in the amount of $89,472.00
To purchase the used Forestry Truck from Platinum Truck and Equipment in the amount of $89,472.00
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to purchase the used Forestry Truck from Platinum Truck and Equipment in the amount of $89,472.00. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Take this under advisement until the next Board of Selectmen's meeting on April 13. 2
To take this under advisement until the next Board of Selectmen's meeting on April 13. 2
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to take this under advisement until the next Board of Selectmen's meeting on April 13. 2 Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Hire Civic Plus to provide a contract for website services for two years beginning April 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024
To hire Civic Plus to provide a contract for website services for two years beginning April 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to hire Civic Plus to provide a contract for website services for two years beginning April 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Accept the resignation of : Robert Woods from the Community Preservation Committee
To accept the resignation of : Robert Woods from the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of : Robert Woods from the Community Preservation Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Accept the resignation of Adele Collard from the Community Preservation Committee
To accept the resignation of Adele Collard from the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Adele Collard from the Community Preservation Committee. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. 3 Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Accept the resignation of Susan Lorenz from the Board of Registrars
To accept the resignation of Susan Lorenz from the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to accept the resignation of Susan Lorenz from the Board of Registrars. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Take agenda item 7d, under advisement
To take agenda item 7d, under advisement
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to take agenda item 7d, under advisement. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Acknowledge the appointment of Sara Desmond as a new Call Paramedic
To acknowledge the appointment of Sara Desmond as a new Call Paramedic
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to acknowledge the appointment of Sara Desmond as a new Call Paramedic. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. ; Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of March 23, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of March 23, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Hull motioned, Selectman Zografos seconded and it was VOTED to approve the minutes of the Board of Selectmen's regular meeting of March 23, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Hull, second: Zografos)
Approve Warrant #39A-22 in the amount of $97,027.39, Warrant #39B-22 in the amount of $25,682.15 and Warrant #39C-22 in the amount of $106,682.71, all dated March 30, 2022
To approve Warrant #39A-22 in the amount of $97,027.39, Warrant #39B-22 in the amount of $25,682.15 and Warrant #39C-22 in the amount of $106,682.71, all dated March 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #39A-22 in the amount of $97,027.39, Warrant #39B-22 in the amount of $25,682.15 and Warrant #39C-22 in the amount of $106,682.71, all dated March 30, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. 4 Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
Approve Warrant #40A-22 in the amount of $97,023.55, Warrant #40B-22 in the amount of $86,791.54 and Warrant #40C-22 in the amount of $1,743.54 all dated April 6, 2022
To approve Warrant #40A-22 in the amount of $97,023.55, Warrant #40B-22 in the amount of $86,791.54 and Warrant #40C-22 in the amount of $1,743.54 all dated April 6, 2022
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED to approve Warrant #40A-22 in the amount of $97,023.55, Warrant #40B-22 in the amount of $86,791.54 and Warrant #40C-22 in the amount of $1,743.54 all dated April 6, 2022. Roll Call Vote: Chairman Pacheco, aye. Selectman Hull, aye. Selectman Zografos, aye..” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(7) (2) To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union perso
That the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(7) (2) To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a
The minutes say the motion was voted but do not list a roll call for it.
From the minutes
“Selectman Zografos motioned, Selectman Hull seconded and it was VOTED that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(7) (2) To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. a. Health Agent. Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(7) , (7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant in aid requirements. Executive Session Minutes a. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting minutes of March 23, 2022. b. Approval of the Board of Selectmen's Executive Session meeting minutes of March 30, 2022. The regular meeting ended at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karin L. Brady Executive Assistant 5 Board of Selectmen | 4 7 J J A bY hi NA Fal WA SA Kenneth J. Pacheco, Chairman Leonard ESHulf Jr, Cle Brett R. Zografos, Ph.D., Member Documents Reviewed: Town of Dighton - Chief of Police (Internal) Promotional Announcement Town of Dighton - Police Chief, Job Description Letter from the Police Chief recommending the promotion of two Patrolmen to Sergeants Araujo Farms Spring Fundraiser Flyer Rabies Vaccination Day Flyer Platinum Truck and Equipment Forestry Bucket Truck informational Flyer Contract for Services-Forestry Bucket Truck Used Foresetry Bucket Truck w/Elevator Boom Bucket Bid Package Contract for Services-Paul M. Silvia, d/b/a Dreambuilders CIVIC Plus Quotation Recommendation from Highway Superintendent Tom Ferry for Operator Class I vacancy Email from Robert Woods regarding Resignation from the Community Preservation Committee Email from Adele Collard regarding Resignation from the Community Preservation Committee Letter from Susan Lorenz regarding Resignation from the Dighton Board of Registrars Letter from Chief Christopher Maguy regarding the Appointment of Sarah Desmond to the Call Paramedic Rank. Minutes of the Regular Board of Selectmen's Meeting of March 23, 2022 6.” (Motion: Zografos, second: Hull)
From the Dighton Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Nearly every vote is a roll call with each Selectman named; we check every roll call against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Mark Pacheco and Peter Caron from the Taunton Daily Gazette; Glen Cabbage from the Town of Dighton video of the September 23, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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